CheckMate Artisanal Winery Announces New Winemaker, Spencer Kelly
Spencer Kelly joins CheckMate Artisanal Winery as Winemaker/General Manager
Spencer Kelly joins CheckMate Artisanal Winery as Winemaker/General Manager
Our latest release of wines is a true showcase of precision, persistence, and patience. These wines have earned some of our highest scores from Wine Enthusiast and we’re delighted to share them with you. Included in this release is our 2017 Opening Gambit Merlot and 2017 Black Rook Merlot, recently scoring 94 and 93 points … Read more
Our remarkable sites on the Golden Mile, Black Sage, and Osoyoos Lake Benches offer a variety of unique terroirs and climatic influences.
“Winemaking is like the game of Chess, the winemaker must think many steps ahead, anticipating the impact each move will have at a later point in time.” Phil McGahan, Winemaker
There is a reason why the most important wine collections in the world are filled with larger bottles. Magnums, 3L and larger are particularly elegant vehicles for aging.
There is no question that every vintage has its own unique quality and 2017 was no exception and after 4 years of aging, we are excited to finally be able to share them with you.
Wines of excellence for the discriminating wine lover. Making new world wine with old world elegance.
An intimate virtual wine tasting with a professional sommelier. Artistry in Earth, New Nature, and Craft and Care.
These wines are a celebration of our South Okanagan terroir and a beautiful example of our commitment to excellence in every step of the process.
Saeed Esmaeilioun will present must have items for this holiday season.